NOUN

Schnitt/ʃnɪt/cut; section; editing

Schnitt is a German noun that means cut, section, or editing. It is pronounced /ʃnɪt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Schnitte".

Definitions

1.the result of cutting something; an incision or cut(everyday, physical)

a.a place where something has been cut

Der Schnitt am Finger blutet stark.The cut on the finger is bleeding heavily.

2.editing or montage; the way a film is cut together(film, television)

a.editing process in film/TV

Der Film beeindruckte durch seinen schnellen Schnitt.The film impressed with its rapid editing.

3.a cross-section or profile; a representation of an object as cut through(geometry, mathematics, technical)

a.cross-sectional view

Die Zeichnung zeigt den Schnitt des Gebäudes.The drawing shows the cross-section of the building.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Schnittdie Schnitte
Genitivedes Schnittesder Schnitte
Dativedem Schnittden Schnitten
Accusativeden Schnittdie Schnitte

Frequently asked questions

What does "Schnitt" mean in English?
"Schnitt" means cut, section, or editing. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Schnitt"?
"Schnitt" is pronounced /ʃnɪt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Schnitt" der, die, or das?
"Schnitt" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Schnitt"?
The plural of "Schnitt" is "Schnitte".
What part of speech is "Schnitt"?
"Schnitt" is a noun in German.

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